Whenever Matt and I travel (we were just in Europe for 5 weeks this summer) we always try to come up with creative workouts for us to do if there isn’t a CrossFit gym near us. Last summer we were at my cousin’s farm in Minnesota and we did the workout “Chelsea” (similar to Cindy) […]
Level 1 Here are my Level 1 30 Day At-Home Workout Challenge workouts! You can change the order of the days to suit your schedule. Good luck! Note: 1 mile of running you can replace with 15-20 minutes of cardio. Week 1 Week 2
High-intensity workouts are popular for a reason: They work. So it’s not surprising that more and more CrossFit gyms—packed with shirtless men and kick-butt women tearing through intense workouts—are popping up every day. But what is it about this training style that makes it so effective? Or perhaps a better first question: How specifically is […]
Human movement can be reduced to three basic categories: pushing, pulling, and hip extension (squatting, jumping, running, and even riding a bike). Functional fitness begins with learning good form for this essential repertoire and then gradually adding weight and difficulty to build stability and strength. Doing these exercises correctly with five pounds, in other words, […]
Bodyweight exercises are moves that use only your body’s weight as resistance, such as pushups and lunges — no equipment needed. They’re a staple in many high-intensity circuit training (HICT) workouts. HICT workouts are intense and quick — like crazy quick. Like, you do them in less than 30 minutes quick. That means you can […]
Perform 50 reps of each exercise in any order as quickly as you can without rest. You don’t have to do all 50 reps in a row—you might do 20 pushups, move on to jumping jacks, do another 15 pushups, and so on. Once you complete the circuit, rest 1 to 2 minutes and repeat. […]
Combining strength and cardio exercises not only improves health, boosts calorie burn and transforms your physique, it’s also amazingly efficient! Kettlebell Swings Begin in a standing tall position, legs slightly wider than shoulder-width, the handle of the kettlebell grasped firmly in both hands and hanging between the legs. Keeping the shoulder back and a straight, […]
Ready to test the waters of CrossFit? This workout is basic, easy to follow, and provides you with typical CrossFit exercises. If you like this type of workout, then CrossFit may be a good fitness regimen for you! CrossFit gyms can be found across the globe. They often offer a variety of beginner or advanced classes […]
You don’t need to spend a lot of time warming up for a workout, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. Warming up your major muscle groups helps prevent injury and gets the blood flowing and body warm — essential in this Winter chill! Before your next workout, try this short and efficient routine that works […]
When you are really ready to make a healthy change, this is the calorie burner you’ve been looking for! This workout combines tabata-style intervals with superset strength training rounds to make one heck of a full-body cardio and strength routine! It’s a little crazy and tad bit over the edge, but when you are finished, you’ll feel […]
